Weathering
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Weathering starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how frost action leads to the weathering of rocks.
Describe the effect of acid rain on weathering of rocks.
Describe the process of abrasion in weathering.
Describe the role of temperature in physical weathering.
Explain how human activities can accelerate weathering.
Explain how lichens contribute to weathering of rocks.
Explain the importance of weathering in shaping the Earth's surface.
Explain the process of chemical weathering with an example.
Which of the following is a chemical process involved in weathering? (1) Abrasion (2) Oxidation (3) Frost action (4) Exfoliation
Which of the following is a factor that does NOT affect weathering? (1) Time (2) Rock structure (3) Latitude (4) Colour of soil
Which of the following is a result of weathering? (1) Formation of soil (2) Formation of mountains (3) Volcanic eruptions (4) Earthquakes
Which of the following is an example of biological weathering? (1) Roots of plants breaking rocks (2) Freezing and thawing of water (3) Acid rain dissolving limestone (4) Wind abrasion
Fill in the blank: The breakdown of rocks without any change in their chemical composition is called __________ weathering.
Fill in the blank: The breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water, and temperature is called __________ weathering.
Fill in the blank: The process by which carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in rainwater to form a weak acid that reacts with rocks is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which iron in rocks reacts with oxygen and water to form rust is called __________.
Is the following statement true or false? 'Exfoliation is a type of physical weathering.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Granite is more resistant to weathering than limestone.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Weathering always requires the movement of rocks.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Weathering can contribute to the formation of landforms.'
